Richmond dispatch. [volume] (Richmond, Va.) 1884-1903, 1887-02-22
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EULOGIZEDIN COURT.
Mr.. James Pleasants's Tribute TO the
Memory OF Mai. 4. u. Darlington.

Yesterday Mr.. James Peasants. who was ap-
pointed TO present the resolutions adopted by
the meeting OF the Bar Association OF this city
regarding the late Isaac II. Darlington 10 the
Chancery Court OF the city In delivering the
said resolutions spoke TO the Court as follows:
May It please your Honor, the distinction has
been conferred upon me Of presenting here
the resolutions OF tho Richmond Bar Associa-
ton on the occasion Of the death Of their late
lamentrd president Major Isaac II. Caring
ton which beg leave 70 read and 10 ask that
by proper order they be spread upon the re-
cords Of this court.
trust that may be psrdoned for adding
few words Of my own In memory OF friend
OF whom grew fonder and fonder "a | came
to know him better, and OF neighbor tDut
alas but for brief while, for he came into
his newly-purchased residence only TO linger
and die there), and Of the distinguished law
yer who filled 80 large space for many years
In the business Of this court, and whose aOili-
ties were universally admired. "A IA well
known TO the bench and bar and the business
community, he was an eminent practi-
toner; more, far more, than nne
lawyer, though possessing wide and ex-
tensive attachments. Besides his knowledge
OF principles and cases he knew how % apply
that knowledge 20 the intricate and diversified
Affairs Of mankind. His mind was not lum-
ber-roOm OF legal rubbish, more curious than
useful, but an nrmOry, well hlled ana wen
arranged, from which be could draw forth az
the while sharp and bright for ready use, and
aptly and ably Weld IL. In word, he was
practical, business lawyer In high sense, or
first-class availability, fine knowledge OF HUI
man nature, safety In counsel, large oxperi-
ence, excellent powers OF concentration, dis
elimination, and DEBATE, and, above all. or
rather beneath all, splendid common sense.
am at loss 10 say In what department Of
the profession he excelled, for he had no spe-
cialty, but shOne In all Before courts or iuries,
-. In, no at RI n m
mon law or In chAncery, he was always able.
IL seemed 10 me that In ONCE business he was
equally at home, whether In the preparation OF
bill or answer, declaration or plea deed or will,
giving counsel, taking part In conference, or
conducting negotiations
Perhaps he was strongest when representing
the side OF the plaintiff; yet he was hardly less
strong In defence than he was formidable In
attack.
know. sir. that | rate his talents highly.
but 90 not think that go too far. when, in re-
spect Of his professional career and It's extra
ordipary achievements, liken him 10 an army
In himself, well-disciplined. drilled, and or
ganized equipped with the materials and wea-
pons Of war. and composed OF cavalry, infantry;
and artillery, led by skilfui general, aud
ready either for the hery onset or the slow re-
treat The quantity and quality Of tho work
he accomplished bear me out In paying him
this tribute; hard. toilsone, diflicult impor-
tant. heavy work, involving the interests Of a
probation he enjoyed. He was extraordine-
FLY capable Of doing WORT. Quick, yet eccu-
rate-energetic and interchangeable. but sure
and safe-he combined strength with speed,
and illustrated the truth OF the formula which
represents work a. the result OF power multi
piled by velocity.
His style OF speaking was earnest, plain, I'M
affected-in direct, terso, compact language
and rose 20 eloQuence. In the best sense OF that
word, which defines IL as the art OF carrying
one,s point He gave vigorous blows, striking
from the shoulder, and at times without gloves,
delivered with moro OF the forttsr IN re than the
suarfter IN modO, but never know him 10 vio-
late the courtesies Of the bar or lose temper In
the heat Of debate-for he had kind and
friendly heart
How often In that long, last weary and pain.
ful Illness, protrscted through i've months OF
suffering. has my heart gone out In tender
sympathy TO him aud his family. At last, after
a brave and heroic struggle for life, he wa.
forced 20 succumb 60 his disease; but he died
A conQueror, and more than conqueror, trust
ing In his saviours everlasting arms, ana
With faith that, painting for happier seat
Counts death kind natures signal OK retreat
There Is acertain silentand sacred gallery OF
portraits, dearer and sweetsr 70 behold than
any ever painted by the portraits Of
the loved and loei--hung up with tender care on
It's walls. And memory, creates, OF artists, ha'
nainted their portraits and hung them up IN
II at gallery, and .shs comes now and then % 70
;ourh them with loying brush. Into this gallery
we may az any time enter and view me cherished
treasures: and there, where sno has hefotofors
placed 20 many othef8, memory now p12ted ny
rortrait Of Isaac II. CfryfngtOp, whom NO kneT
- we'll. for cato own nn1 cn3<1e1 q - precious
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